Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Irresistible pasta with sautéed chicken in a creamy Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic Italian seasonings.

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz dried pasta of choice
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ cup onion, finely chopped
04 - 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon butter
06 - 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
07 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ½ teaspoon pepper
13 - 1 cup heavy cream
14 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
15 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
16 - Basil leaves for garnish
17 - Parmesan cheese for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
03 - Add butter and chicken to the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
05 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
06 - Garnish with basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.